Guilds can offer us lots of support, educational classes and workshops,speakers to help us learn about new products/techniques/resources, trips for groups of similar interest, opportunities to give to others (ie, Quilts of Valor for returning soldiers, comfort quilts for hospitals, baby quilts for young children and infants who are in need,etc etc). I've been told in the past "I know everything I need to know about quilting...why would I need to know more?" That's sad to me. Guild membership can offer much inspiration and oppportunity to grow our craft and fellowship with other like-minded women...and men!